Wilkinson - Eston Lee
Source: Fountain Co. Area Obituaries Allen/Flinn Collection found at the West Central Indiana Genealogy Research Library 6-8-2003
Eston Lee Wilkinson, 65, prominent Wallace merchant and former Democratic Committee Chairman in Fountain County, died Monday night at the Lakeview Hospital in Danville, Illinois from injuries suffered in a traffic accident last Friday. The mishap occurred on US 41 near Rob Roy when Mr. Wilkinson's car collided with a semi-trailer. He had been a patient at the Danville hospital since the accident. Mr. Wilkinson who operated a mercantile business in Wallace for a number of years, also served two terms as superintendent of the state highway garage in Veedersburg. Born Jan 10, 1888 in Jackson Township, Mr. Wilkinson was the son of Ira E and Ida Philpott Wilkinson. He married Bessie Clore Wert Jan 19, 1909. Mr. Wilkinson was a member of the Wallace Christian Church, Masonic Lodge & OES. He attended Wallace School. Survivors are a sister, Mrs. James Steinbaugh, Attica; a stepson, Quentin Wert, Indianapolis; two grandchildren, a niece and an uncle, Lee Philpott, Covington. His wife preceded him in death last December 19. Funeral services wil be held at 3 p.m. Thursday at Crumley Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Burial in Wallace Lutheran Cemetery, with Rev. John Servies of Crawfordsville officiating. -- kbz